City and County of Denver · 13 hours ago
Program Management COLLEGE Intern – Center of Equity and Excellence in Aviation (CEEA)
Denver, CO
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
$20.22/hr - $22.78/hr
0+ years expThe City and County of Denver is seeking a Program Management intern for the Center of Equity and Excellence in Aviation (CEEA). The role involves supporting various projects aimed at youth engagement and professional development within the aviation industry, providing interns with real-world experience and opportunities for networking and collaboration.
Non ProfitGovernmentPublic SafetyHealthcareHealth CareSecurity
No H1B
Responsibilities
Serve as lead aide in organizing DENtern tours, professional development, presentations, events, communications, and DENtern recruitment
Facilitate DENtern mini-introductions to DEN executive leadership
Create opportunities for DENterns to bond and build friendships and help launch an alumni network
Support the event planning and execution of impactful initiatives like DEN Academy, Tours, Project Takeoff, Aviation Career-Ready Workshops, and Aviation Learning Day
Co-create interactive activities that make workshops and events exciting, memorable, and relevant for youth participants
Ensure every student leaves with a positive, inspiring experience that sparks interest in aviation careers
Coordinate the annual student CEEA Sock Design Challenge by managing submissions, coordinating the selection process and vendor communication, overseeing purchase logistics, advertising, and developing next year’s theme
Support end to end logistics for employee professional development programs including tasks such as confirming room reservations, catering coordination, supply preparation, day-of event setup/breakdown, and expense documentation
Represent the team at youth, employee, and community events by sharing opportunities and engaging with participants
Contribute to special projects like refreshing presentations, designing new resources, and crafting communications that highlight programming
Collaborate with a team of fellow DENterns to conduct discovery research on a key aviation megatrend. This includes gathering data, interviewing industry experts, and analyzing findings. At the end of the summer, your team will present insights to DEN’s executive leadership to help shape strategic innovation and prepare the airport for the future
Qualification
Required
Current enrollment in an accredited college program leading to a certificate, licensure, associates, bachelor's, or higher degree in, or a recent graduate (completed specified program within 1 year of completion)
1–2-page resume
Transcripts – either official or unofficial; dated within your current academic term. This is only used to verify amounts of credits; grades will not influence decisions
FBI criminal background check is required for all positions at Denver International Airport (DEN)
Employees are required to report any felony convictions and/or moving violations to maintain this clearance and be eligible for continued employment
Preferred
A passion for empowering youth (7-24yrs old) as they clarify their career goals, interests, skill-building, and pathways into college and/or the workforce
An interest in public service, particularly in supporting employee and adult populations through career development and workforce initiatives
An interest in learning about the variety of career opportunities within the aviation industry
A positive attitude and adaptability when navigating changing circumstances, timelines, and program needs
Curiosity, creativity, and energy for working in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment
A willingness to learn new things, embrace challenges, and bring fresh ideas to the team
Interpersonal Skills: Building rapport and working well with others
Communication Skills: Verbal and written communication proficiency
Time Management: Efficiently managing time and meeting deadlines
Attention to Detail: Thoroughness in completing tasks accurately
Creativity: Generating innovative ideas and solutions
Cover letter detailing why you are interested in this position and 3-5 new skills, experiences, or tools you are hoping to take away from this experience
Benefits
Eligible to enroll in the City and County of Denver’s 457b retirement plan
Company
City and County of Denver
The City and County of Denver has adopted the "Adoption of Level Red-Severe Risk" Public Health Order, as amended by Colorado Public Health.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.37MKey Investors
Consumer Product Safety CommissionOpportunity Now Colorado"US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation"
2024-07-02Grant· $0.08M
2024-03-19Grant· $1.54M
2023-11-09Grant· $0.75M
Leadership Team
Merlin Namuth
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
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